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New York City arts. culture and politics from next-gen reporters at WFUV News. Política y Gobierno
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  • Mets Opening Day, Laguardia Runway Reopens and Locals React to City LGBTQIA+ Office

    Mets Opening Day, Laguardia Runway Reopens and Locals React to City LGBTQIA+ Office
    Mar 26 2026
    The runway from Sunday’s fatal plane crash has reopened at Laguardia Airport. A Port Authority spokesperson said that the runway has been inspected and repaired to meet FAA guidelines. Since Monday, the plane wreckage has been on the tarmac, blocking one of the two runways at the airport. Baseball season is back. The New York Yankees defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-0 yesterday. And today the Mets are looking for a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the home opener at Citi Field. At the time of this recording, the game isn’t over yet so we’ll have to wait and see who wins. LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers have struggled with discrimination, finding resources, and lack of protection. That's why Mayor Mamdani created a new office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. It strives to make the city safer and protect queer New Yorkers. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on what one local LGBTQIA+ organization hopes to see from the new office. WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Billie Marten's interview with the station about her new album. Plus, Willie Nelson continues the Outlaw Music Festival and Pulp releases three new songs. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Robin Shannon/Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    7 m
  • Fast-Track Affordable Housing, Triangle Shirtwaist Commemoration, and Free Trees

    Fast-Track Affordable Housing, Triangle Shirtwaist Commemoration, and Free Trees
    Mar 25 2026
    The “Neighborhood Builders Fast Track” will shorten the approval period for affordable housing proposals by eight months according to Mamdani. Teachers at NYU could be back to work soon after reaching a tentative agreement with the university. The non-tenured faculty were striking for better pay and job security. The New York Restoration Project is giving out free trees to residents to plant themselves, especially in communities that are underplanted. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory had its 115th Anniversary Commemoration. The names of family members and other workers who perished were read and there was a reenactment, among other activities. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    6 m
  • Red Cross Giving Month, Mamdani Makes Worker Protection Announcement, and a Jazz Nonprofit

    Red Cross Giving Month, Mamdani Makes Worker Protection Announcement, and a Jazz Nonprofit
    Mar 24 2026
    Many fast food and retail workers in New York City are working unpredictable, back-to-back shifts. That’s why the mayor is going after companies that violate worker protection laws. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us more about a settlement that's putting money back in service workers’ pockets. Tomorrow is Red Cross Giving Day. The organization is urging people to donate blood. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan has more on how New Yorkers can help out. Jazz Generation is a nonprofit that seeks to make jazz more accessible through youth lessons and hosting concerts around New York City. WFUV's Lainey Nguyen spoke with co-founder Rob Duguay about the value of teaching children jazz music. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Jordan Donegan Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    8 m
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